What are the main factors that influence a Packaging Engineering Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Packaging Engineering Manager's salary?

A Packaging Engineering Manager's salary grows with experience: a Packaging Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $106,434, a Packaging Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $131,138, a Packaging Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $164,506, a Packaging Engineering Manager (10+ years)earns $140,379, a Packaging Engineering Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $178,763,

What are the highest paying states for a Packaging Engineering Manager?

Packaging Engineering Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Packaging Engineering Manager roles are District of Columbia $153,479, California $152,897, Massachusetts $150,859. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Packaging Engineering Manager roles make?

Salaries for Packaging Engineering Manager level roles vary by specialization: Packaging Development Engineering Senior Manager: $176,600; Packaging R&D Engineering Senior Manager: $176,530; Packaging Engineering Senior Manager: $176,521; Packaging R&D Engineering Manager: $138,700; Packaging Development Engineering Manager: $138,620.

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Packaging Engineering Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Packaging Engineering Manager make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Packaging Engineering Manager in Delaware is $140,379 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $67.

However, a Packaging Engineering Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $168,727
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $131,878 to $155,218
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $124,138

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Packaging Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$155,218	$12,935	$2,985	$75
Average	$140,379	$11,698	$2,700	$67
25th Percentile	$131,878	$10,990	$2,536	$63

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Key Factors That Influence Packaging Engineering Manager Salaries

A Packaging Engineering Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Packaging Engineering Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Packaging Engineering Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Packaging Engineer III (4-7 years): $106,434
Packaging Engineer IV (7+ years): $131,138
Packaging Engineer V (7-10 years): $164,506
Packaging Engineering Manager (10+ years): $140,379
Packaging Engineering Senior Manager (10+ years): $178,763

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Packaging Engineer III	4-7 years	$106,434
Packaging Engineer IV	7+ years	$131,138
Packaging Engineer V	7-10 years	$164,506
Packaging Engineering Manager	10+ years	$140,379
Packaging Engineering Senior Manager	10+ years	$178,763

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How Do Packaging Engineering Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Packaging Engineering Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $153,479.
California: $152,897.
Massachusetts: $150,859.

District of Columbia $153,479 California $152,897 Massachusetts $150,859 Washington $150,305 New Jersey $150,249 Alaska $150,055 Connecticut $148,142 New York $147,366

Hawaii $144,885 Rhode Island $143,720 Maryland $142,930 Minnesota $141,849 Colorado $141,433 Illinois $141,294 Oregon $140,768 Delaware $140,379

New Hampshire $140,135 Virginia $139,589 Pennsylvania $137,995 Nevada $137,191 North Dakota $136,928 Michigan $136,512 Wisconsin $136,360 Vermont $136,055

Texas $135,209 Maine $135,154 Arizona $135,070 Ohio $134,973 Georgia $133,698 Indiana $133,060 Wyoming $132,936 Utah $132,742

Iowa $132,658 Kansas $131,993 Louisiana $131,799 North Carolina $131,730 Missouri $131,702 Florida $131,161 Montana $130,870 Nebraska $130,593

Kentucky $130,440 South Carolina $129,886 Tennessee $129,539 Idaho $129,401 New Mexico $128,389 Oklahoma $128,167 Alabama $127,349 South Dakota $125,977

Arkansas $125,228 West Virginia $124,826 Mississippi $123,620

Top Paying Cities for Packaging Engineering Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $145,287
Little Creek: $143,942
Magnolia: $144,538

Lincoln, DE $145,287 Little Creek, DE $143,942 Magnolia, DE $144,538 Milford, DE $145,287 Marydel, DE $143,401 Millsboro, DE $145,287 Millville, DE $146,257 Milton, DE $145,287

Nassau, DE $145,287 Ocean View, DE $146,257 Rehoboth Beach, DE $146,257 Seaford, DE $143,762 Selbyville, DE $146,257 Smyrna, DE $143,235 Viola, DE $144,538 Woodside, DE $144,122

Bear, DE $142,182 Newark, DE $142,237 Claymont, DE $142,348 Delaware City, DE $142,237 Hockessin, DE $142,348 Kirkwood, DE $142,237 Middletown, DE $142,944 Montchanin, DE $142,348

New Castle, DE $142,348 Odessa, DE $143,138 Port Penn, DE $141,849 Rockland, DE $142,348 Saint Georges, DE $142,237 Townsend, DE $142,930 Winterthur, DE $142,348 Lewes, DE $145,287

Wilmington, DE $142,348 Dover, DE $143,873 Dover Afb, DE $144,205 Bethany Beach, DE $146,257 Bethel, DE $143,762 Bridgeville, DE $145,287 Camden Wyoming, DE $144,025 Cheswold, DE $143,540

Clayton, DE $143,180 Dagsboro, DE $146,257 Delmar, DE $143,762 Ellendale, DE $145,287 Felton, DE $145,287 Fenwick Island, DE $146,257 Frankford, DE $146,257 Frederica, DE $145,287

Georgetown, DE $145,287 Greenwood, DE $145,287 Harbeson, DE $145,287 Harrington, DE $145,287 Hartly, DE $143,110 Houston, DE $145,287 Kenton, DE $143,180 Laurel, DE $143,762

Yorklyn, DE $142,348

Packaging Engineering Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Packaging Engineering Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$131,878

Average $140,379/year

$155,218

$10,990

Average $11,698/month

$12,935

$2,536

Average $2,700/week

$2,985

$63

Average $67/hour

$75

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$155,218	$12,935	$2,985	$75
Average	$140,379	$11,698	$2,700	$67
25th Percentile	$131,878	$10,990	$2,536	$63

Packaging Engineering Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Packaging Engineering Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Packaging Engineering Senior Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $178,763 - a projected growth of 27% over your current level.

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